Florida Forest Service

The Florida Forest Service (FFS) consists of more than 1,250 dedicated employees with the mission to protect and
manage the forest resources of Florida, ensuring that they are available for future generations.

Wildfire prevention and suppression are key components in our efforts to protect homeowners from the threat of damage in a natural, fire-dependent environment. We are dedicated to
training individuals to meet these goals.

In addition to managing over one million acres of
state forests for multiple public uses including timber, recreation and wildlife habitat, we also provide
services to landowners throughout the state with technical information and grant programs.

The Florida Forest Service’s forestry programs are implemented by its
Field Operations staff within 15 field units across the state. Field personnel and equipment provide a more responsive and comprehensive approach to land management and wildfire control statewide.

Surplus Pine Seed For SaleThe Florida Forest Service also has several types of first generation slash pine seed for sale. All slash pine seed were produced in Florida Forest Service seed orchards. Open collected longleaf pine seed from the Blackwater River State Forest is also now available.